Kansas City Attractions
American Jazz Museum
18th and Vine District
In the 1920s the neighbourhood of 18th and Vine was the heart of
the jazz scene and today the museum complex houses the celebrated
American Jazz Museum, the Blue Room Jazz Club and the Negro Leagues
Baseball Museum. The Jazz Museum honours jazz greats like Louis
Armstrong and Charlie Parker and visitors can experience the rich
culture and history through dozens of exhibits and an interactive
studio. The fascinating history of the Negro Leagues is documented
in the Baseball Museum and exhibits, video presentations and
memorabilia reveal stories about baseball stars like Buck and
Paige.
Address: 1616 E. 18th Street;
Website: www.experiencekc.com/18thandvine.html;
Telephone: (816) 871 3016 (Visitor Centre);
Opening time: Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Blue Room: Monday and Thursday 5pm to 11pm, Friday 5pm to 1am, Saturday 7pm to 1am;
Admission: Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: $6, or $8 combined ticket. Blue Room: $5 on Friday and Saturday. Concessions available
